| With mountain biking being a very popular sport,there | | | | Trail mountain biking involves a great degree ofskill |
| are many bikes to choose from. Dependingon what | | | | and is classified as the precision riding ofthe sport. |
| type of riding you like, the style ofbikes you can | | | | Similiar to downhill bikes, trial riderswill often build their |
| choose from will vary. Below, you'llfind tips on the | | | | own bikes rather than purchaseone off a shelf. |
| different types of bikes available. | | | | Generally very light and verystrong, these bikes |
| 1. Cross country | | | | require a lot of discipline. |
| Almost all mountain bikes will fit into this category. | | | | 4. Jump and slalom |
| Cross country mountain bikes are light weight, | | | | Slalom and jump bikes are very strong and |
| makingthem easy to ride over most terrains, even up | | | | designedfor jumping, street racing, and slalom. They |
| anddown hills. This is the most common mountain | | | | offera front suspension and use very strong |
| bikeand it can be used with ease for riding on the | | | | componentsdedicated to what they do. These bikes |
| pathor even commuting. | | | | are verypopular with the sport of mountain biking. |
| 2. Downhill | | | | Even if you are new to mountain biking, the sport |
| These types of bikes are for serious bikers | | | | canbe a lot of fun. There are several bikes to |
| whocrave the ultimate adventure. Downhill bikes | | | | choosefrom, all of which depend on your style. If you |
| havefront and rear suspension, strong parts, and | | | | arestill looking for the best style for you, all youhave |
| discbrakes. Rarely available off the shelf, most | | | | to do is try out several bikes and see which |
| riderslike to custom build their own. | | | | onesuites you the best. |
| 3. Trials | | | | |